vermeil
/ˈvəːmeɪl
/ /ˈvəːmɪl/noun [mass noun, often as modifier]
1Gilded silver or bronze: a vermeil candelabrum...
- The ‘Symbols of Freedom’ flag is made of cold-cast porcelain, and the eagle is made of Legends [R] bronze, fine pewter and 24 kt. gold vermeil.
- Made from gold vermeil hardware, vintage plastic beads, and Swarovski crystal chain, they come in three varieties.
- Those with a vermeil medal at national level could enter the international level.
2 literary Vermilion: the vermeil flood mounted in her cheeks
Origin
Late Middle English (in sense 2): from Old French (see vermilion).